Spacious VIP cabin and "limousine"-style doors
The 2.4 m long cabin and wide limousine-style doors are a reference in corporate VIP. Typical configurations have 6-8 pax in executive seats with independent baggage compartment.
Sikorsky S-76 C++
S76Heavy Turbine HelicopterDiscontinued2004–2013
Range
411 NM · 761 km
MTOW
5,307 kg
Cruise
155 kt · 287 km/h
Seats
13
up to 13 passengers
Used price
US$ 4.5M
The Sikorsky S-76 C++ is a heavy turbine helicopter produced between 2004 and 2013. Price: the Sikorsky S-76 C++ is out of production and, used, the market median is around US$ 4.5M. Median from Jet Tracker's price research as of 06/2026. It has a range of 411 nm, a cruise speed of 155 kt (287 km/h), up to 13 passengers. In Brazil there are 29 active units in the RAB-ANAC, excluding cancelled registrations. There are 11 aircraft from this family for sale today, across 20 listings on the portals Jet Tracker tracks (global market, not Brazil only).
Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/13/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 11/7/2026).
Acquisition price · pre-owned market
limited data20 active listings (global)Jet Tracker curation · 7 sources · 6/4/2026
US$ 4.5MR$ 25.5M
market medianaging ≈ −8.4%/yr−33% vs Heavy Turbine Helicopter median
Entry
US$ 3.1M
model year 2004
Best value
US$ 4.3M
model year 2008
Top of range
US$ 6.8M
model year 2012
Basis
Listings
real listings
Minimum
US$ 2.2M
R$ 12.5M
Median
US$ 4.5M
R$ 25.5M
Maximum
US$ 6.8M
R$ 38.5M
Depreciation curve by year of manufacture
CAGR +9.1%/yr·2004→2013
Market median by vintage (USD). Light-blue band = min/max range observed across real listings. Points without reliable public listings (n ≤ 1) use Bluebook/curve interpolation and are flagged as lower confidence.
9 of 10 points with reduced confidence (n ≤ 1 listing observed). The estimate for these years comes from Aircraft Bluebook / market-curve interpolation, not from direct listings.
Landed in Brazil
Index ≈ ×1.10 to ×1.35 on the aircraft value, already with ferry, ANAC nationalization, IPI and ICMS.
Through a qualified importer
US$ 2.4M – 7.8M
R$ 13.7M – 44.3M · Agreement 75/91 · IPI + ICMS ~7 to 12%
Direct import
US$ 2.8M – 9.2M
R$ 15.8M – 51.9M · IPI + full ICMS ~25 to 32%
Market estimate: value + ferry + ANAC nationalization + taxes, no legal review. II, PIS and COFINS are 0% for aircraft (NCM 88.02); IPI is 6.5% (3.25% for air taxi) until Dec 31, 2026; ~4% ICMS only through a qualified importer (Agreement 75/91).
Cost per flight hour
Operate · owned
US$ 3.1K/h
R$ 17.8K/h · Variable/h
- Fixed/yr
- US$ 471.6K
- Total/h @ 200 hrs/yr
- US$ 5.5K/h
Charter · 🌎 World
US$ 5.0K – 6.8K/h
R$ 28.3K – 38.5K/h
Charter · 🇧🇷 Brazil
US$ 3.8K – 5.5K/h
R$ 21.5K – 31.1K/h
Operate = direct cost/hour (fuel + maintenance + engine); excludes fixed costs (hangar, crew, insurance). World: hourly rate published by charter operators. Brazil: charter is quoted per leg, so the hourly figure is an estimate from route quotes.
How we read this price · 7 sources · researched 6/4/2026
Median and price range for pre-owned aircraft, compiled by Jet Tracker from asking prices in listings and the price guides in the sources below, checked on 6/4/2026. 1 of 10 model years has an observed listing. The rest are estimates from the market curve between model years and are flagged in the chart.
- AvBuyer - Sikorsky S-76C++ for sale
- GlobalAir - Sikorsky S76C++ for sale
- Controller - Sikorsky S-76C++ for sale
- Aircraft Bluebook (Summer 2021, via artigos AvBuyer/cost guides)
- HeliValues - Sikorsky S-76C++
- Aircraft Cost Calculator - Sikorsky S-76C++
- Bolt Flight - Sikorsky S-76C++ price & operating costs
PTAX · R$ 5.6629 / US$ · 11/13/2026
Market estimates for guidance only, not a firm quote. Confirm the value with a broker/appraiser before any transaction.
Temporal identity
First flight
Mar 13, 1977
FAA cert.
Jan 03, 2006
ANAC cert.
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Deliveries start
Feb 27, 1979
Units produced
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The Sikorsky S-76 C++ is the evolution of the S-76C, produced between 2004 and 2013 and used in executive transport and offshore operations. It has a range of 411 nm, a cruise speed of 155 kt and a service ceiling of 13,800 ft, with a maximum takeoff weight of 5,307 kg. The cabin carries 12 occupants in the typical configuration and reaches 13 seats. This page has the complete spec sheet, the estimated cost per flight hour and the helicopters registered in Brazil, with operators and registration history.
Detailed specs
Performance
- Fuel
- 285.6 gal
- Rate of climb
- 1,350 ft/min
- Max operating altitude
- 15,000 ft
Cabin and comfort
- Typical configuration
- Crew 2 + Vip 6
- Cabin volume
- 205 cu ft
- Total baggage volume
- 35 cu ft
Avionics and engines
- Engines
- 2× Turbomeca (Safran) Arriel 2S2 (922 shp · FADEC)
- APU
- No
- FMS
- Yes
- Number of FMS
- 1
- Flight deck
- Honeywell Primus 700
- Autopilot
- Yes
- Avionics manufacturer
- Honeywell
- Weather radar
- Yes
Operating costs
- Data source
- Conklin & de Decker, 2006 Sikorsky S-76C+ economics (via BJT Online PDF): fuel $351.12/h, maint labor $274.06/h, parts $278.58/h, inspections/LLP $290.69/h, engine restoration $413.26/h; crew, hangar $6,800, hull insurance $115k + liability $22k, training $38,600 · aircraftcostcalculator.com Sikorsky S-76C++, all-in ~$2,442/h at 450 h/yr ($4.25/gal); $4,888/h at 300 h/yr ($7/gal) · Turbomeca Arriel 2S2 spec (GlobalAir / flugzeuginfo), twin engine, ~400 L/h (~106 gph) cruise; Bolt Flight ~1,200-1,500 lb/h · myaircraftcost.com / aircraftloancalculator.com, S-76 maintenance $200k-300k/yr, major overhaul every ~3,000 h
- Last updated
- 2026
- Insurance
- US$ 110,000/yr
- Average pre-owned price
- US$ 4,500,000
- Reference fuel price
- US$ 6/gal
External dimensions
- Overall length
- 16 m
- Wingspan
- 13.41 m
- Height
- 4.42 m
Weights & fuel
- Operating empty weight (OEW)
- 3,177 kg
- Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW)
- 5,307 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 1,081 L
- Fuel capacity
- 1,935 lb
Cabin
Standard configuration
1 zone12 typical passengers · 13 max2 crewVIP 6 seats
Typical factory configuration (curated data). The drawing below is schematic and at approximate scale; the actual layout varies by interior and year.
Length
—
Width
—
Height
—
Volume
205 cu ft
Baggage
35 cu ft
History
- 1977First flight
- 1979First deliveries
- 1979 - Sikorsky S-76: the "limousine" of helicopters
Launched in 1979 as the Sikorsky S-76 Spirit, the helicopter was designed purely for the VIP/offshore civil market (it has no military origin). The S-76C++ variant (2006) brought Turbomeca Arriel 2S2 engines and an improved rotor. It is the classic American corporate VIP helicopter.
- 2006FAA certification
- 2013End of production
Brazil Fleet
Lineage
Model with no documented lineage in the manufacturer's line.
Curiosities and highlights
Benefits
Limitations
Calabasas accident (2020) with Kobe Bryant
The S-76B N72EX crashed in Calabasas (CA) in January 2020 with Kobe Bryant and 8 people, a VFR flight into IMC without active TAWS. It was the most publicized civil accident in the model's history, raising questions about VFR-only charter operations.
2020↗ NTSB AAR-21-01
Curiosities
Presidential helicopter in several countries
The S-76 serves in presidential transport in Mexico, the Philippines and the Dominican Republic. In Brazil, it was operated by executives of large corporations in the 1990-2010s, some still in private fleets.
Catalogued accidents
Sources: NTSB, CENIPA, Aviation Safety Network
6/28/2015· BR· MACAÉ
PR-SECOther
1/1/2015· BR· SALVADOR
PR-OMYCollision with aircraft on the ground
2/16/2014· BR· CABO FRIO
PR-CHIHard landing
2/7/2012· BR· MACAÉ
PR-CHOIn-flight collision with obstacle
3/6/2011· BR· VITÓRIA
PR-LCJSystem or component failure
7/11/2008· BR· CAMPOS DOS GOYTACAZES
PR-LCESystem or component failure
Sikorsky S-76 C++ for sale now
Listed aircraft with a page on Jet Tracker, from the lowest asking price up. Asking is not the closing price; portals and the reading date are on each page.
Registrations in Brazil
8 operational aircraft owned by companies in the ANAC registry (RAB). Each opens the profile with owner, operator, status and history.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Sikorsky S-76 C++ cost?
The Sikorsky S-76 C++ is out of production, so there is no factory price. On the used market the median is around US$ 4.5M, varying with year and flight hours; see real listings on this model's Market tab. Reference value as of 06/2026.
What is the range of the Sikorsky S-76 C++?
The maximum range is 411 nm (411 NM · 761 km).
How fast is the Sikorsky S-76 C++?
Cruise speed is 155 kt, equivalent to 287 km/h.
How many passengers does the Sikorsky S-76 C++ seat?
The Sikorsky S-76 C++ seats up to 13 passengers, crew not included.
How many Sikorsky S-76 C++ are there in Brazil?
There are 29 active units in the RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/13/2026): operational, mark reservation or suspended, excluding cancelled registrations.
Who operates the Sikorsky S-76 C++ in Brazil?
7 distinct operators operate 28 units of the Sikorsky S-76 C++ in the RAB-ANAC: 26 under RBAC 135 and 2 in private operation (RBAC 91), concentrated in RJ, MG and SP (data as of 11/13/2026). Another 1 unit is under registration reservation (tail number reserved, not yet operating). Name, fleet and state of each operator are on this model's Analytics tab and in the operators directory.
How much does it cost to operate the Sikorsky S-76 C++ per hour?
Jet Tracker estimate: about US$ 5,495 per flight hour at 200 h/year, of which US$ 3,137 per hour is variable cost (fuel, engine program, maintenance reserves) plus US$ 471,650 per year of fixed cost (crew, hangar, insurance), under Jet Tracker's default assumptions (Southeast Brazil, in-house crew, 200 h/year). Run your own scenario on this model's Costs tab.